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The relations of those who died in LTTE bomb attacks met on 5th April 2009 at the Kirulapone Bodhi Buddhist Centre Temple . Religious observances to those present were conducted by Ven. Vitharandeniye Nanda Thero, Chief Incumbent of the Bodhi Buddhist Centre. Thereupon Mr. Lionel Munasinghe, retired Inspector of Police, requested Ven. Nanda Thero to deliver the welcome address.
Ven. Nanda Thero in his welcome address, expressed his views stating that this meeting to gather together relations of Sri Lankans killed by terrorists is a timely venture, that it is evident at this moment when terrorist activities raging for more than thirty years (three decades) are brought to an end, the entire nation should acclaim the clear leadership of the President, the counseling of Defense Secretary and the military prowess of the Army Commander .
The role played by the three armed forces and the police too should be appreciated.He further stressed that it is the Tamil population who are more pressurized than the Sinhalese and that he is happy to find relations of all those killed by terrorist actions united here to form a society regardless of caste, creed or racial differences. He said this society has no affiliation to any political party, that all necessary guidance and counseling could be extended by him. Assistance and cooperation in this regard could be sought from H. E., the President. Ven. Nanda Thero also thanked retired Inspector of Police, Mr. Lionel Munasinghe and Mr. Dimuth Gunawardena for their initiative in organizing this event.
Retired Inspector of Police, Mr. Lionel Munasinghe expressing his views stated that he was keen to establish this society. The reason for this get-together of all families and to collect information of all terrorist assassinate is because the government has extended relief to a great extent to personnel of the three armed forces and the police who have laid their lives (in action).
It is with the intention of finding some relief to the relations who are living under dire circumstances as a result of the civilians who have been killed .Ms. Jeyaraj Fernandopulle and Ms. Marathon Karunaratna who were expected to ( be present at) attend this inaugural meeting have informed that the alms - giving is being held today of those killed by the bomb blast on that day . Thereupon Ven. Nanda Thero invited those present to air their views and Mr. W. G. Chularatna observed thus.
Ven. Thero then informed members present that the society needed office bearers and to appoint a secretary first. Mr. Sarath Hallalla proposed Mr. W. G. Chularatna as the Hon. Secretary and as there were no other names put forward it was seconded by Mr. Rajaratnam Rashedaran and was ratified . Next, Ms. Padmini Manamudali proposed Mr. Sarath Hallalla as Hon. President, and was seconded by Ms. Asoka Thevarapperuma. Ms. Tamara Edirisinghe proposed Mr . Rajaratnam Rashidharan as Vice- President and was seconded by Ms. Shirani Sakuntala.
Ms. Padmini Manamudali proposed Ms. Asoka Thevarapperuma to the post of Assistant Secretary and was seconded by Ms. Tamara Edirisinghe and was elected. The name of Mr. Lahiru Madhusanha to the post of Treasurer of this society was proposed by Ms. Shirani Sakuntala and seconded by Mr. Rashidharan. The members were then informed to nominate 5 members to the Executive Committee. The names of following ladies and gentlemen, namely, Mss. Manamudali, Tamara Edirisinghe , Sriyani Sakuntala and Messrs. Gayan Prasad, Wijeyan Rajaratnam were proposed by Ms. Padmini Thevarapperuma and seconded by Mr. K. Wijeratna and were elected.

Ven. Vitharandeniye Nanda Thero, Chief Incumbent of Kirulapone Bodhi Buddhist Centre was elected Patron of this society and Messrs. Dimuth Gunawardena and Col. Amarasekera were elected as advisors proposed by Mr. Sarath Hallalla and seconded by Mr. Sugathapala Perera.

Ven Nanda Thero next observed that Kirulapona Bodhi Buddhist Centre can be used as the head office of the society and as it is necessary to expand this society to international level, to propose a name for the society. It was unanimously decided to discuss and propose a name later. Mr. Dimuth Gunawardena informed the meeting that he would put a paper advertisement requesting all families in Sri Lanka that have undergone tragic trauma through terrorist action to become members of this society.

Then the Hon. Secretary thanked Ven. Nanda Thero, Mr. Lionel Munasinghe and Mr. Dimuth Gunawardena who initiated the founding of this society, and all others who gathered here from all parts of the island to make this meeting a success, after which the meeting was concluded. Page Top
 
Office Bearers of the Society of Families Devastated by Terrorist Actions
Hon. Secretary
mr. W. G. Chularatne
Rest House Road, Mahiyangana
Hon. President
Mr. Sarath Hallalle
88/4, Walpola, Angoda
Hon. Vice-President
Mr. R. Rashidharan
U.D.155, Sri Dharmarama Road, Dematagoda.
Hon. Asst. Secretary
Mr. P. Thevarapperuma
Vimukthi Mawatha, Mountain Village, Kalutara North.
Hon. Treasurer
Mr. M. P. Lahiru Madhusanka
450/3, Pitipana South, Homagama.
Hon. Patron
Venn. Vitharandeniye Nanda Thero
Bodhi Buddhist Centre, Kirulapone, Colombo.
Executive Committee
1 Ms. Padmini Manamudali
2 Ms. Tamara Edirisinghe
3 Ms. Shirani Sakuntala
4 Mr. W. A. Gayan Prasad Weerasinghe
5 Mr. Wijeyan Rajaratnam
Honorary Legal Advisor
Mr. S. L. Gunesekera
Honorary Advisors
1 Mr. Dimuth Gunawardena
2 Lt. Colonel anil amarasekera
Investigator/Convener
Rtd. IP Lionel Munasinghe
Contact Person

Mr. Anura athapaththu
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